PENCHANT

strong inclination

liking

/SYN - predilection, preference, taste

"the irish have a penchant for blarney."

"He tried to give an unbiased interpretation of the political scene, but his penchant for leftist ideas came through."

"whenever there were two beers that were equal in price he always followed his penchant for local brews. "

"Wisconsonites are known for having a penchant for cheese, beer and guns"